Whether suspended in clusters or hovering over an intimate table setting, pendant lighting is the unequivocal jewel of the lighting world. Our picks for most illuminating modern pendant lights dazzlingly illustrate what happens when art, craft and bright ideas converge.

The JWDA Lamp by MENU combines the delicate and the raw into a beautiful little lamp with a concrete base, milky glass diffuser, and a shining brass button. It's the ideal modern table lamp for living room, bedside or guest room. ($159)

British designer Tom Dixon oversees a range of dazzling modern lighting designs and decor pieces that are informed by mathematics, geometry, material experimentation, and a variety of cultural influences.

A curator and brand ambassador for upscale modern furniture and modern lighting design.

2Modern is a leading retailer of modern furniture, lighting, and home accessories founded by Greg Finney in 2003. Independently grown, 2Modern continues to be guided and informed by passion for authentic, thoughtfully created modern design. The 2Modern team is comprised of people that love design, with a keen focus on excellent customer service. 2Modern champions the work of 20th Century visionaries as well as emerging contemporary talent, overseeing a curated, accessible collection of beautiful modern design.